Wearing a kilt out and about

**McMurdo** · 12th December 13, 08:48 AM

The first time I wore my kilt out just to wear it a neighbour of mine said something like "Why are you wearing a skirt?" Of course this man was also walking a cat on a leash. I ignored him and continued on my way. The only thing I can as to getting the confidence to do it is to simply believe that you have every right in the world to wear it. Then go out and wear the kilt when you want to. After a while it becomes second nature. You know the positive comments do outweigh the negative and you will end up having conversations you never would have otherwise had.

**Laird_M** · 12th December 13, 08:58 AM

My first, non-event kilt wearing was due to sun burn - yes, even in Scotland you can get BAD sun burn, so was wearing it for comfort.
I only got positive remarks, and quite a few questions about the tartan. Having worn a sarong, I thought nothing of it, and it wasn't until a friend remarked on the fact he'd seen me and asked didn't I feel self consious that I even considered it.
If you feel confident to wear it, forget the idiots who make 'hilarious' remarks and ask dumb questions ("don't you feel a prat wearing a skirt?" they may just be jealous or too insecure to try it themselves, and just take pride in the fact that you CAN wear it, with panache and style. Its your kilt, you bought it to wear it, so do so. End of story.

**Andrews Son** · 12th December 13, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by Laird_M

I only got positive remarks, and quite a few questions about the tartan.
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Thats good to hear, my family are a positive, most of my friends havent seen me in a kilt. But ive been asked a bout the tartan a few times.

Originally Posted by Laird_M

forget the idiots who make 'hilarious' remarks and ask dumb questions ("don't you feel a prat wearing a skirt?".

My workmates were very vocal about it, it doesnt put me off but im tired arguing with them.

Originally Posted by Laird_M

they may just be jealous

I think that is the case. Its a great garment its got a website or two of followers of the kilt. can you believe that.

**Kiltedjohn** · 12th December 13, 10:43 AM

I've been out and about kilted a number of times in the English West Midlands. For the most part, there is remarkably little reaction. I have had a number of very positive comments, and only a very few negatives. As has been said, you gain confidence the more you wear it!

**Jack Daw** · 12th December 13, 11:13 AM

The first time I wore the kilt to a non-kilt-wearing event was AFTER a kilt-wearing event in which my car broke down. The tow truck came by, picked up my car, and provided me a ride to the repair shop. In making conversation with the Hispanic driver, I explained that I was wearing a kilt and not a skirt. The driver immediately put me at ease by telling me that his brother was a frequent wearer of the kilt and that he was more than used to it.

**Andrews Son** · 12th December 13, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Jack Daw

The first time I wore the kilt to a non-kilt-wearing event was AFTER a kilt-wearing event in which my car broke down. The tow truck came by, picked up my car, and provided me a ride to the repair shop. In making conversation with the Hispanic driver, I explained that I was wearing a kilt and not a skirt. The driver immediately put me at ease by telling me that his brother was a frequent wearer of the kilt and that he was more than used to it.

Thats awesome, i like how you had to explain its not a skirt, exactly what i would of done. Its good to hear other cultures embracing our own culture.

**Andrews Son** · 12th December 13, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by Andrews Son

Thats awesome, i like how you had to explain its not a skirt, exactly what i would of done. Its good to hear other cultures embracing our own culture.

i saw the Edinburgh tattoo this year and the mongolian army were there and they had a reed blown instrument and they played scotland the brave, it was a highlight of the night. Two chinese girls were sat next to us they seen me and my mate cheering and asked us why, we told them and in broken english they said "Oh scotland song" lol had me in bits.

**thecompaqguy** · 12th December 13, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by Andrews Son

Thats awesome, i like how you had to explain its not a skirt, exactly what i would of done. Its good to hear other cultures embracing our own culture.

I have a denim one which isn't a tartan, but it's nice to be different

I get comments like 'nice skirt' from those deliberately trying to provoke a response, but am tired of saying 'its a kilt', which then brings the "You aren't Scottish" conversation (actually my surname is Ferguson) but I just say 'thanks'... when they get no reaction, they move on. I have quite a few, I should wear them more often, but I have been busy with work. A lot do like the kilt...

...especially a Caledonian one worn with something bright. It felt good to stand out in a sea of black tuxedos at a recent Ball

**Allum Aye** · 14th December 13, 11:06 AM

I have just ordered a Utility Kilt with a camouflage pattern. I plan on wearing it to our annual game and fish banquet next year. No doubt that is the last place anyone would expect to see a person in a kilt.

People are entitled to opinions and will express them regardless of what you are wearing. Kilts are not for the weak of mind or the weak of heart. Wear you kilt when and where you want and wear it well. Negative comments stem from jealousy and ignorance.

Don
Allum |Aye
Manitoba, Canada

**Andrews Son** · 12th December 13, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by Kiltedjohn

I've been out and about kilted a number of times in the English West Midlands. For the most part, there is remarkably little reaction. I have had a number of very positive comments, and only a very few negatives. As has been said, you gain confidence the more you wear it!

I guess the positives far outweigh the negatives. if im ever near wolverhampton one day ill wear a kilt and have a pint with you if you would like that.